It’s By U, with a valuation cap of $8 million, is raising funds on Republic. The company is developing a marketplace where flower growers can sell their surplus flowers to customers and businesses, thereby eliminating flower waste. The floral subscription boxes of It’s By U are curated from excess farm flowers and save up to 50% compared to florists. It’s By U was founded by Caroline Strzalka and Christine Strzalka in December 2017 and has raised over $1.1 million since its inception. The current round of crowdfunding has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000, and the funds will be used to fully develop the floral marketplace, hire a management team, and create new products. It’s By U has the first to market advantage and has already sold over 1 million stems to thousands of customers.